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G R E AT P L A N E S M O D E L D I S T R I B U T O R S RADIO CONTROL • AUGUST 2011 ® Pages 2 & 3 PLUS: Flyzone™ Focke Wulf 190 Pages 6 & 7 O.S.® Brushless Motors Page 12 Last month to take advantage of the Really Big ARF Rebate Pages 20 & 21 Click for Radio Control Copyright 2011 Hobbico® 2003289 All rights reserved. G R E AT P L A N E S M O D E L D I S T R I B U T O R S GENERAL HOBBY • AUGUST 2011 1/32 Mitsubishi J2M3 Raiden Jack Type 21 Page 4 PLUS: New Rockets from Estes® Pages 2 & 3 William Mark Air Swimmers™ Page 15 Click for General Hobby Find out why you should be a Revell® RPP retailer Pages 16 & 17 w w w.g p d ealer.c o m NEWP R ODU CT IT’S THE SHARPEST AXE YET! Ready-to-Fly Electric 2.4GHz Fully Aerobatic Helicopter 2 August 2011 ❘ Tech Support 217-398-8970 NE W P R O D UCT The Hiller mixing head offers smooth, precise control, and its lower parts count makes it easy to repair. ❚ ❚ 2.4GHz w w w.g p d ealer.c o m ™ The direct drive-equipped tail rotor delivers quick response, and is powered by a durable N60 motor. Comes with a 5-channel 2.4GHz radio that features dual rates along with secure, interference-free control The 11.1V 1050mAh LiPo battery is equipped with Deans® Ultra Plug® and balancing connectors ❚ An AC wall charger with balancing function is included ❚ Included training gear helps build confidence during the learning process Deans® and Ultra Plug® are registered trademarks of W.S. Deans Co. U.S. Patent No. 5,533,915 HMXE0810 Axe CP 2.4GHz EP Heli RTF Rotor Diameter: 21.5 in (546 mm) RTF Weight w/battery: 16.8 oz (476 g) Length: 22 in (559 mm) From the Experts: In the well-known line of Axe helis, the Axe CP 2.4GHz stands out because of its mostrequested features. Those features include a 2.4GHz radio, a simplified rotor head design, LiPo battery, anodized aluminum parts and much more. It comes completely assembled, with virtually everything included — right down to the training gear. With just a little coaxial or fixed pitch experience you’ll be confidently flying the Axe CP 2.4GHz and enjoying its fully aerobatic capabilities in no time! Long story short... ® The Axe CP 2.4GHz comes with everything today’s heli pilot wants for sure-fire success and flying fun! www.gpdealer.com ❘ August 2011 3 w w w.g p d ealer.c o m NEWP R ODU CT THE BIPLANE TRAINER TURNED ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ 4 Built for brushless power and thrilling aerobatics! Spans 36” — a perfect size for “grab ‘n go” flying and transportation ease All-wood construction with MonoKote® covering offers s authentic scale looks Lots of time-saving assembly features, including: • Self-aligning fin and stabilizer • Pre-hinged ailerons • Formed and painted cabanes and struts • Factory-installed replica radial • Cowl that attaches with magnets • Painted fiberglass wheel pants and cowl • Painted pilot busts and windscreens installed August 2011 ❘ Tech Support 217-398-8970 NE W P R O D UCT w w w.g p d ealer.c o m AIR SHOW STAR! From the Experts: ® After thousands of WWII pilots learned to fly in a Stearman, the Super Stearman with 4 ailerons became a showcase for stunt pilots and a stage for wing walkers. ElectriFly has captured the great looks and superlative performance of the original in this R/C replica that’s made to assemble quickly and easily. And when you equip this Super Stearman with brushless power components, you’ll have a stylish ARF bipe that’s a real show-stopper! Long story short... GPMA1150 Super Stearman EP ARF Wingspan: 36 in (915 mm) Wing Area: 365 in² (23.5 dm²) Weight: 2.25-2.75 lb (1020-1250 g) Length: 29.5 in (750 mm) Relive the golden age of barnstorming with this stunning scale model of the Super Stearman biplane! www.gpdealer.com ❘ August 2011 5 w w w.g p d ealer.c o m NEWP R ODU CT COMBAT ON COMMAND ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ 6 Built-in “extras” include retractable, shock-absorbing landing gear and scale operational flaps Equipped with a powerful brushless outrunner motor and ESC, plus 5 micro servos AeroCell™ foam construction makes for a strong, lightweight airframe A hatch in the top of the plane allows for easy battery access The Ready-To-Fly (RTF) version comes complete with a Tactic™ 6-channel 2.4GHz, 11.1V 1800mAh LiPo battery, charger and 4 “AA” batteries Going with the Receiver-Ready (Rx-R™) model allows you to install your choice of receiver and battery August 2011 ❘ The Foke-Wulf FW190 RTF comes with a 6-channel Tactic 2.4GHz radio system. Tech Support 217-398-8970 NE W P R O D UCT w w w.g p d ealer.c o m or From the Experts: HCAA2538 Select Scale Focke-Wulf 190 Fw Brushless 2.4GHz RTF HCAA2539 Select Scale Focke-Wulf 190 Fw Brushless Rx-R Wingspan: 44.5 in (1130 mm) Length: 39 in (990 mm) RTF Weight: 2.5 lb (1134 g) Rx-R Weight: 2.25-2.5 lb (1020-1134 g) Long story short short... R/C pilots will enjoy the Focke-Wulf Fw 190’s ease of assembly and numerous scale details! ™ HCAA2538 The Focke-Wulf Fw 190 was a favorite of the Luftwaffe during WWII, and Flyzone’s Select Scale replica of th this famous fighter is sure to become a favorite at your local flying yi field. AeroCell™ foam construction and a powerful brushless motor system are complemented by many Select Scale compo components, and you can choose between the convenience of the RTF or the versatility of the Rx-R version that lets you equip your Foc Focke-Wulf with your favorite receiver and battery. HCAA2539 www.gpdealer.com ❘ August 2011 7 w w w.g p d ealer.c o m NEWP R ODU CT THE CAREFREE WAY TO ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ 8 August 2011 ❘ Nothing left to buy — even “AA” radio batteries are included! Factory-finished and complete with wing struts, fairings and tailwheel All onboard gear is pre-installed and flight-ready A 3.7V 130mAh LiPo pack delivers up to 10 minutes of flight time, and recharges on the radio The included Tactic™ 2.4GHz radio is designed for great “feel” and smooth 3-channel control in the air Tech Support 217-398-8970 NE W P R O D UCT w w w.g p d ealer.c o m PILOT A CLASSIC! From the Experts: It’s more than a ready-to-fly micro — it’s one of today’s easiest ways to enjoy an aviation classic. With a wingspan under 18”, the Super Cub can use almost any open area as a flying field: parks, playgrounds, backyards — even a gymnasium. And since the Super Cub arrives with everything you need, you can be out the door and on your way to the airfield closest to you in next to no time! HCAA2552 Super Cub RTF Wingspan: 17.7 in (450 mm) Length: 13.2 in (335 mm) RTF Weight: 1.0 oz (20 g) Long story short... ™ Everybody loves a Cub — and you’ll love how easy and fun it is to fly this micro-sized model of the Super Cub almost anywhere! www.gpdealer.com ❘ August 2011 9 w w w.gp w.g p d ea ealer.c o m NEWP R ODU CT HPI RACING NITRO RS4 3 EVO+ RTR ® Greater G reate ater at er p performa performance...and e erfo erf orm orma ma an nce ce and d three three ee gr g great reatt ne n new ew body body styles! st styl yles! s! ’67 Chevy Corvette Plymouth AAR ‘Cuda ❚ 2.4GHz radio system for glitch-free operation ❚ 3-channel receiver with failsafe ❚ Powerful, rechargeable 7.2V Plazma 2000mAh battery ❚ Waterproof SF-10W steering servo ❚ AA transmitter batteries ❚ AC wall charger ❚ Gunmetal anodized aluminum chassis ❚ Stealth black engine heatsink head ❚ Glow igniter, fuel bottle, multi-purpose wrench, extra glow plug ❚ Choose from 3 pre-painted, trimmed bodies: the contemporary BMW M3 GTR, or classic American muscle cars such as the Plymouth ‘Cuda and ’67 Corvette BMW 3 GT2 HPID0936 Nitro RS4 3 EVO+ RTR BMW 3 GT2 HPID0938 Nitro RS4 3 EVO+ RTR ‘Cuda HPID0940 Nitro RS4 3 EVO+ RTR ’67 Corvette Length: 17 in (432 mm) Long story short... New high-performance upgrades make the legendary line of Nitro RS4 3 touring cars even better! 10 August 2011 ❘ Tech Support 217-398-8970 NE W P R O D UCT A 2.4GHz radio, waterproof electronics and a powerful, rechargeable Plazma battery are just some of the performance-boosting upgrades you’ll find on these Sprint RTRs. Pick the one that suits your style of racing and get ready for exciting electric action! Sprint 2 Drift RTRs Battle for position as you slide in and out of the turns! w w w.g p d ealer.c o m TAKING SPRINT 2 RTRS TO THE NEXT LEVEL! ❚ Reversible, LiPo-capable SC-15WP electronic speed control ❚ Waterproof SF-10W steering servo and receiver box 2010 Camaro ❚ 7.2V Plazma 2000mAh pack, AA transmitter batteries and AC charger ❚ Orange anodized aluminum chassis parts HPID0949 Sprint 2 Drift RTR 2010 Camaro HPID0954 Sprint 2 Drift RTR Nissan 350Z Nissan 350Z Sprint 2 Sport RTRs Get into R/C the fun and easy way with the ideal electric club racer! ❚ Waterproof receiver box, SF-10W servo and SC-15WP speed control ❚ 7.2V Plazma 2000mAh pack, AA transmitter batteries and AC charger Skyline GT-R HPID2630 Sprint 2 Sport RTR Skyline GT-R HPID2633 Sprint 2 Sport RTR 1969 Camaro 1969 Camaro Sprint 2 Flux RTRs Unleash the all-wheel-drive, brushless beast! Mustang GT-R ❚ Powerful Flux Vektor 5900kV brushless motor ❚ Waterproof Flux Vapor brushless ESC ❚ 8.4V Plazma 3300mAh pack, AA transmitter batteries and AC charger HPID2659 Sprint 2 Flux RTR Mustang GT-R HPID2662 Sprint 2 Flux RTR 2010 Camaro 2010 Camaro Long story short... The Sprint series of HPI electric RTR vehicles just got better than ever! Products for everyone! www.gpdealer.com ❘ August 2011 11 w w w.g p d ealer.c o m NEWP R ODU CT THE GOLD STANDARD IN BRUSHLESS PERFORMANCE ® ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ Only O.S. Brushless Motors feature a patent pending ventilation system that increases efficiency and allows the motors to generate additional power A thicker can resists distortion Rear mounting design is rigid and secure, and motors are shorter in length for easier installation in tighter cowls Other features include three high-quality bearings, a stainless steel prop shaft and an included back plate and gold-plated female plugs OSMG9525 .25-Size Brushless Motor From the Experts: If you’ve been loyal to outstanding O.S. engine performance but are eager to fly electric you now have the ideal option — equip your electric planes with O.S. Brushless Motors! They’re available in 4 sizes (with more on the way) and feature legendary O.S. innovation and engineering. These brushless powerhouses really keep their cool! OSMG9530 .30-Size Brushless Motor OSMG9540 .40-Size Brushless Motor OSMG9550 .50-Size Brushless Motor Long story short... ® 12 August 2011 ❘ Electric R/C pilots rejoice — cooler-running O.S. Brushless Motors are the high-performance power choices backed by O.S. quality and reliability! Tech Support 217-398-8970 NE W P R O D UCT ™ w w w.g p d ealer.c o m EVERYTHING YOU COULD WANT IN AN EP TRAINER master the art of flying ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ Made of durable AeroCell™ foam that assembles with household tools — no glue required! A stable, high-wing design and long flight times combine to make learning to fly easier Comes with a powerful brushless motor, 30A ESC and 5 micro servos preinstalled The RTR includes a Tactic™ 6-channel 2.4GHz radio with dual rates, along with an 11.1V 2100mAh LiPo battery and charger, for the ultimate in convenience The Rx-R™ offers you the flexibility to install your preferred radio system and LiPo battery The Sensei brings together all of the elements you look for in a trainer aircraft. You can have your model flight-ready in minutes with just pliers and a screwdriver. The high wing produces gentle performance that inspires confidence, and the foam airframe is easy to repair. Plus, you can choose between the Receiver-Ready Sensei that you can equip with your choice of radio and battery, and the Ready-To-Fly version that’s all-inclusive! HCAA2535 Sensei EP Trainer RTF HCAA2536 Sensei EP Trainer Rx-R Wingspan: 58 in (1475 mm) Wing Area: 566 in² (36.5 dm²) RTF Weight: 3.2 lb (1450 g) Rx-R Weight: 3.25-3.5 lb (1470-1590 g) Length: 48 in (1220 mm) Long story short... ™ HCAA2535 From the Experts: HCAA2536 With its smooth, predictable flight and classic design, the Sensei is an EP trainer you’ll be proud to take to the field. www.gpdealer.com ❘ August 2011 13 w w w.g p d ealer.c o m NEWP R ODU CT MINI SIZE...MAX PERFORMANCE! ONLY 18” LONG! ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ Powered by a water-cooled 28-30-2200kV brushless outrunner motor The 20A ESC is designed for a 3S LiPo batteries, and comes equipped with a Deans® Ultra Plug® connector A Tactic™ 2.4GHz radio is included that features interference-free control, no-crystal convenience and Secure Link Technology™ If the Minimono strikes an object in the water, a breakaway feature allows the rudder to swing back and avoid damage, and snap quickly back into place Deans® and Ultra Plug® are registered trademarks of W.S. Deans Co. U.S. Patent No. 5,533,915 From the Experts: The Minimono represents a new breed of boat: a mini-sized model equipped with a brushless motor and an ESC that uses a single 3S LiPo battery! This advanced power system makes the Minimono one fast boat that’s lots of fun to drive. Its smaller size and responsive handling let you race on smaller bodies of water — and it’s very affordable to operate too! AQUB1805 Minimono Brushless 2.4GHz RTR Hull Length: 16 in (406 mm) Overall Length: 18 in (458 mm) Width: 5.5 in (140 mm) Weight (less battery): 10 oz (283.5 g) ® Long story short... No one had ever thought of making a mini boat that used brushless motor power and a LiPo battery... until the Minimono! 14 August 2011 ❘ NE W P R O D UCT ® ™ w w w.g p d ealer.c o m DURATRAX ONYX 25C LIPO BATTERIES True rated — never inflated. ❚ You can trust the stated capacity of an Onyx LiPo pack to deliver the performance you expect, charge after charge ❚ Ideal for upgrading your RTR vehicle or competing in racing events ❚ Available in capacities, configurations and discharges to meet a wide range of applications ❚ All include built-in discharge lead and balance connector ❚ Choose soft case packs for slightly less weight, or packs with impact- and puncture-resistant hard ABS cases Deans® and Ultra Plug® are registered trademarks of W.S. Deans Co. U.S. Patent No. 5,533,915 DTXC1864 LiPo 7.4V Onyx 5000mAh 25C Hard Case Deans® Ultra Plug® DTXC1865 LiPo 7.4V Onyx 5000mAh 25C Hard Case Traxxas® Plug DTXC1866 LiPo 11.1V Onyx 5000mAh 25C Soft Case Traxxas Plug DTXC1870 LiPo 7.4V Onyx 5700mAh 25C Soft Case Traxxas Plug Long story short... ® The Onyx name on these 25C LiPo packs means quality and dependable, long-lasting power at an affordable price! ® O.S. FS-62V 4-STROKE RING W/MUFFLER Famous O.S. power, with classic “Golden Age” looks! ❚ Features a bold new head design with an angled valve layout and individual valve covers ❚ Using different materials for the cylinder head and crankcase result in the optimum balance of cooling and combustion efficiency ❚ Lightweight machined aluminum pushrod guides ❚ The included Jet Stream Silencer produces an authentic, scale sound ❚ Mounts in the same bolt pattern as the O.S. 56FS-a, with a 180° reversible carb for easier installation in a wider variety of models OSMG0898 FS-62V 4-Stroke Ring w/Muffler ® Long story short... Complement any scale or sport airplane with the multi-cylinder look, deeper bass sound and 4-stroke power of the FS-62V! Products for everyone! www.gpdealer.com ❘ August 2011 15 w w w.g p d ealer.c o m NEW P RO DU CT O.S. .21XZ-R 1/8 SCALE ON-ROAD ENGINES ® Two new powerhouses for dominating the competition! 21XZ-R Speed On-Road ❚ Huge horsepower AND excellent fuel economy — can complete a 10-minute heat with just one pit stop! ❚ Redesigned crankcase and carb produce smoother transitions and higher speeds ❚ The 21M slide-valve carb features 4 adjustable control settings for improved torque and fuel economy ❚ A precisely balanced conrod reduces vibration and wear OSMG2041 .21XZ-R Speed On-Road .21XZ-R VII On-Road ❚ Many of the same performance features as the .21XZ-R Speed On-Road, in a more affordable package! ❚ Combines aggressive timing with easy starting, so you can unleash its racewinning potential right out of the box ❚ The cylinder liner boasts 7 scavenger ports and three exhaust ports OSMG2042 .21XZ-R VII On-Road Long story short... ® With these .21XZ-R engines there’s no need to choose between power and fuel economy — they offer the best of both! Futaba® S9352HV High Voltage HT/HS Servo The perfect combination of speed and strength! ❚ Designed for serious 1/8 scale off-roaders and crawlers ❚ Unbelievable torque (306 oz-in @ 7.4V) for competitive crawling ❚ Freaky fast (0.06 sec/60° @ 7.4V) when used with a 2S LiPo battery! FUTM0720 S9352HV High Voltage HT/HS Servo Hitec® HTS-Voice Telemetry Voice Announcing System Hearing is believing! ❚ When you fly with telemetric Optima 7 or Optima 9 receivers, the HTS-Voice announces your model’s data via a built-in speaker (or optional earphones) so you can keep your eye on the sky! ❚ Audible readout system fits on the handle of the Aurora 9, Optic 6 and Optic 6 Sport 2.4GHz radios ❚ Compatible with any radio fitted with Hitec’s AFHSS system ❚ Operates on two “AAA” batteries ❚ Includes adjustable volume, selectable information readout, 3.5 mm earphone port and power LED indicator 16 August 2011 ❘ HRCM5841 HTS-Voice Telemetry Voice Announcing System Tech Support 217-398-8970 Give your model’s parts a like-new shine! ❚ Special silicone polymers leave a protective film that reduces dirt and grime build-up ❚ 100% biodegradable, non-toxic, safe for aquatic environments, odor-free and non-caustic ❚ Safe for anodized aluminum, carbon fiber, titanium, steel, plastic, fiberglass, Kevlar®, synthetic fabrics, rubber, vinyl, leather and wood ❚ Will not harm paint or finishes TKPC8003 Speed Prep Car Detailer w w w.g p d ealer.c o m TrakPower™ Speed Prep™ Car Detailer Venom Racing® 7.4V 25C LiPo Hardcase Batteries Venom value and 25C power in a hardcase LiPo pack! ❚ These affordable packs are designed to fit most 1/10 scale cars and trucks ❚ Heavy-duty 12AWG silicone wire and Venom Universal Plugs handle virtually any current load ❚ A hard plastic case protects the cells from impact damage ❚ Three different capacities to choose from VNRC1556 7.4V 3300mAh 25C LiPo Hardcase Battery Also Available: VNRC1557 7.4V 4100mAh 25C LiPo Hardcase Battery VNRC1558 7.4V 5000mAh 25C LiPo Hardcase Battery Venom Racing® 7.4V Sport Power LiPo Batteries Powerful packs for today’s high-performance vehicles! ❚ The perfect solution for cars and trucks with battery compartments that cannot accept bullet plug-style hard cases ❚ 12AWG silicone wire, Venom Universal Plugs and durable plastic cases are all standard ❚ Three different capacities to choose from VNRC5056 7.4V 4000mAh 40C Sport Power LiPo Battery Also Available: VNRC5057 7.4V 5000mAh 40C Sport Power LiPo Battery VNRC5058 7.4V 5000mAh 50C Sport Power LiPo Battery Venom Racing® 11.1V 5000mAh 50C LiPo Battery Power to impress even the most seasoned driver! ❚ Joins Venom’s extensive lineup of high-performance 3-cell car packs ❚ Comes standard with 12AWG silicone wire ❚ Pre-installed Venom Universal Plug System lets you get to the track quicker VNRC5059 11.1V 5000mAh 50C LiPo Battery Venom Racing® King of Shaves P1 56” RTR Gas Boat Designed to dominate the boat racing competition! ❚ The hand-laid fiberglass hull features licensed scale graphics from the full-size 2007-2008 Fountain P1 King of Shaves off-shore racer ❚ Powered by a 2+ HP water-cooled 26cc marine engine VNRB1818 King of Shaves P1 56” RTR Gas Boat Products for everyone! ❚ A VR3S 3-channel 2.4GHz radio provides smooth, secure control ❚ Equipped with an Arneson style CNC machined aluminum outdrive system with alloy rudder www.gpdealer.com ❘ August 2011 17 w w w.g p d ealer.c o m FEATUR E DMAN U FA C T UR E R ENHANCE YOUR ASSOCIATE WITH Winning two dozen World Championships proves that Associated’s technology is unparalleled. That same commitment to off-road excellence can be found in all Associated vehicles — and when you upgrade your Associated model with proven LRP and Reedy hop-ups, it becomes even MORE competitive, which makes driving even MORE fun. Here’s a perfect example: the SC10 4x4 EP Short Course Truck. From the get-go it’s a champion short course racer...hop it up with recommended Team Associated parts and accessories and you can take it to the next level! SC10 4X4 SHORT COURSE EP TRUCK KIT Length: 21.65 in (550 mm) ASCC9004 ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ 18 A unique hybrid belt/gear drive system sets the SC10 4x4 apart from all other short course trucks The dual gearbox drive train is coupled with a heavy-duty 5 mm belt system with external tension adjustment Features 32-pitch front and rear gearboxes with sealed fluid-filled diffs A modular tub chassis design offers a low CG with a sealed receiver box and removable ESC tray The de-coupled center slipper clutch allows the front and rear drive to slip independently for better traction and stability on bumpy tracks Includes 12 mm hex drive KMC® replica wheels front and rear with aggressive short course racing tires Can be powered with most 540 and 550 brushless motors August 2011 ❘ Tech Support 217-398-8970 F E AT UR E D M A N UFA C T URER w w w.g p d ealer.c o m ED EXPERIENCE S E I R O S S E C C A E N I L E H T TOP-OFRECOMMENDED HOP-UPS FOR THE SC10 4X4: X12L Short Course 4.5T 550 Brushless Modified Motor ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ World Championship-winning XTEC X-12 technology 75% longer magnet and stack for extreme power and torque Optimized winding for power-hungry 4x4 Short Course trucks PreciSensor System means precise sensor positioning for greater power, efficiency and throttle feel Rebuildable, with a 5 mm output shaft and easy solder tabs ASCC0950 SXX Competition Speed Control V2 ❚ Dual ADPC software means independent adjustment of “Feel” and “Boost” for maximum flexibility ❚ Twin BEC delivers constant 6V/3A output with 3.0V to 7.4V batteries; with a 1S LiPo no receiver battery is needed ❚ Internal Temp Check System lets you read out the maximum internal temperature for the speed control and motor ❚ AutoCell system offers fully adjustable cutoff for all types of cells ASCM0905 Reedy Wolfpack 7.4V 35C 3400mAh LiPo Battery ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ Generous discharge capabilities increase overall power and top speeds High capacities extend run times far beyond NiMH cells and low-quality LiPos Molded hard case offers maximum crash protection Comes equipped with beefy silicone wires and a low-resistance Deans® Ultra Plug® connector ASCC0732 Reedy 526-S AC/DC 2S-6S Cell LiPo/LiFe Balance Charger ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ The one-stop charging solution for electric racers who want the flexibility to charge a variety of battery types and configurations AC/DC power input, with selectable charge rates of 1-5 amps Balances 2S-6S batteries, and is LiPo and LiFe compatible Compact and simple to use, with all functions controlled by a single button ASCP0604 Products for everyone! www.gpdealer.com ❘ August 2011 19 w w w.g p d ealer.c o m HURRY — THIS INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITY WILL BE ENDING SOON! CHOOSE FROM OVER 70 ARFS, WITH REBATES OF UP TO $100! If ever the time was right to get a new ARF airplane, it’s NOW! The Really Big ARF Rebate event ends August 31, 2011, and you definitely don’t want to miss it. Along with the huge selection of top-quality, brand-name ARFs there’s also the added bonus of FREE MERCHANDISE! ® All you have to do is send in the required items after you’ve bought your model and you’ll receive a Merchandise Certificate in the mail. Take it to the hobby shop where you purchased your ARF and use it towards your choice of quality hobby products from nearly 30 top brands! ® ® GO TO BESTRC.COM™ TO GET ALL THE DETAILS! We can’t show you all the ARFs featured in this event here. To see the complete list, go to BestRC.com and click on the Really Big ARF Rebate banner. Then visit your local participating hobby retailer before August 31, 2011. ® 100 $ Merchandise Certificate Great Planes Matt Chapman Eagle 580 85-100cc ARF GPMA1286 50 $ Merchandise Certificate Top Flite Giant Scale P-47D Thunderbolt RTC TOPA0710 20 August 2011 ❘ Top Flite B-25J Mitchell Bomber ARF TOPA0980 Tech Support 217-398-8970 Great Planes Reactor™ 1.60 ARF GPMA1420 Merchandise Certificate Great Planes Ultimate Biplane 1.60 ARF GPMA1307 Great Planes Giant Super Sportster™ ARF GPMA1044 Top Flite Giant P-51D Mustang ARF TOPA0700 25 $ Merchandise Certificate Top Flite AT-6 Texan .60 ARF TOPA0965 Merchandise Certificate ElectriFly EP Seawind Rx-R™ GPMA5750 10 $ Merchandise Certificate Great Planes Edge 540 1.60-43cc Performance Series ARF GPMA1414 Great Planes Super Skybolt .60-.91 Bipe ARF GPMA1242 15 $ w w w.g p d ealer.c o m 30 $ Top Flite P-40 Warhawk .60 ARF TOPA0970 Great Planes Giant Scale Big Stik™ ARF GPMA1224 Great Planes P-51 Mustang .46-.70/EP ARF GPMA1205 Great Planes U-Can-Do 3D™ .46 ARF GPMA1269 ElectriFly Escapade™ .61 ARF GPMA1201 Products for everyone! Great Planes Revolver™ .46-.70 Sport ARF GPMA1018 Available only at participating hobby dealers in the U.S. and Canada. Rebates apply to purchases made between June 1 and August 31, 2011. Rebates are not distributed in stores. Rebate request forms and official rules are available at BestRC.com. Rebate requests must be submitted by September 30, 2011. www.gpdealer.com ❘ August 2011 21 w w w.g p d ealer.c o m AquaCraft has always had the best boats...and through the end of this month purchasing any of the boats shown here can get you the bonus of exciting FREE merchandise! Hurry to your participating hobby retailer and purchase an AquaCraft model and you’ll be eligible to receive a certificate worth UP TO $50 towards your choice of quality hobby products from nearly 30 well-known brands. But you’ll want to act now — this exciting offer ends August 31! Get all the details at BestRC.com™! To view the official rules and download the Rebate Request form go to BestRC.com and click on the Summer Fun Rebate banner. Then visit your local FINAL MONTH — participating hobby retailer by August this event ends 31, 2011. August 31, 2011! AQUB41** $ 50 MERCHANDISE CERTIFICATE Over 4 feet long, and powered ® by a 26 cc Zenoah engine! Available only at participating hobby retailers in the U.S. and Canada. Rebates apply to purchases made between June 1 and August 31, 2011. Rebates are not distributed in stores. Rebate request forms and official rules are available at BestRC.com. Rebate requests must be submitted by September 30, 2011. 22 August 2011 ❘ Tech Support 217-398-8970 $ 20 w w w.g p d ealer.c o m DON’T MISS OUT ON A GREAT REBATE WHEN YOU BUY A GREAT BOAT! MERCHANDISE CERTIFICATE AQUB34** A Nitro powered RTR that gets you into the race fast! $ 15 MERCHANDISE CERTIFICATE AQUB20** AQUB22** Brushless lightning that’s NAMBA and IMPBA Fast Electric legal! Nitro-Powered performance — and beginner-easy right out of the box! $ 10 MERCHANDISE CERTIFICATE AQUB0006 An easy-building version of Mike “Grimracer” Zaborowski’s winning design! Products for everyone! Winner of multiple World, National and regional tunnel hull titles! www.gpdealer.com AQUB0007 - Orange AQUB0008 - Yellow AQUB0009 - Red AQUB0010 - White ❘ August 2011 23 w w w.g p d ealer.c o m FLIGHT FAILURES HAPPEN. REALFLIGHT PREPARES YOU FOR THEM. ® Dead stick Experiencing a flight failure can be frustrating — and expensive. But if you have the RealFlight R/C Flight Simulator, you can learn how to correctly react to different flight failures, so that in the future you can save your model from possible serious damage. • Dead stick • Radio interference • Stuck servo • Reversed servo • Tail rotor failure These are all potential catastrophes that can happen to any pilot, anytime and anywhere. Thanks to exclusive RealPhysics™ 3D technology, RealFlight can re-create all of these situations with amazing realism. Tail rotor failure And if you crash on RealFlight, no problem: just push the “Reset” button on the InterLink® Elite controller and you’re instantly back in the virtual action. Practice makes perfect...and RealFlight lets you practice RISK-FREE! ® Only RealFlight has it! True to Life ™ 24 August 2011 ❘ Tech Support 217-398-8970 NE W P R O D UCT w w w.g p d ealer.c o m w w w.g p d ealer.c o m IT’S YOUR LAST MONTH TO SCORE FREE FUTABA MERCHANDISE! The Trade-Up Program applies to any of these exceptional Futaba FASST systems: Stock # FUTK9400 FUTK9401 FUTK9300 FUTK9301 FUTK9275 FUTK9276 FUTK9255 FUTK9256 FUTK9257 FUTK9258 FUTK8010 FUTK8011 FUTK7000 FUTK7001 FUTK7002 FUTK7004 FUTK7005 FUTK6900 FUTK6901 FUTK6902 FUTK4901 FUTK2015 FUTK2021 FUTK3000 FUTK3010 Description Certificate Value 14MZAP FASST $400 14MZHP FASST $400 12ZAP FASST $300 12ZHP FASST $300 12FGA FASST $250 12FGH FASST $250 10CAG FASST $200 10CHG FASST $200 10CAG FASST M1 $200 10CHG FASST M1 $200 8FGA Super FASST $150 8FGH Super FASST $150 7CA FASST (4) S3152 $100 7CH FASST (4) S3152 $100 7CA FASST (4) S3004 $100 7CA FASST Tx/Rx $100 7CH FASST Tx/Rx $100 6EX FASST Tx/Rx $75 6EX FASST Tx/Rx (4) S3004 $75 6EX FASST Tx/Rx (4) S3001 $75 4PKS FASST $150 3PKS w/R603FS $100 3PM-X FASST $60 3VCS FASST $150 3GF-FS FASST $100 Agust 31st is the last day for you to: ❚ ❚ ❚ Trade in your old, worn out and broken 2.4GHz radio when you purchase a new Futaba FASST system Receive a certificate worth up to $400 toward Futaba merchandise Enjoy the bonus of quality Futaba products FREE OF CHARGE! Visit futaba-rc.com for complete information, a list of qualifying radios and a certificate request form that you can download! Have a question regarding which radios qualify for trade-in? Please email: [email protected] Products for everyone! www.gpdealer.com ❘ August 2011 25 w w w.g p d ealer.c o m PURCHASE AN AWESOME AND GET A ™ Rx-R models offer the best of both worlds: the time-saving simplicity of installed servos, brushless motors and ESCs, and the flexibility to install the transmitter/receiver combo of your choice and your favorite battery pack! ElectriFly and Flyzone offer a wide variety of Rx-R planes — from slow flyers to exhilarating EDF jets — so there’s a model for nearly every flying style. Enjoy any of these ElectriFly Rx-R models, and get a FREE T-shirt too! F-20 Tigershark EDF Rx-R Combines futuristic fighter looks with blink-of-an-eye ducted fan speeds and exhilarating performance Retail value up to $18.99! This offer ends October 31, 2011 ...get yours today! Seawind™ Rx-R A real standout with its exotic seaplane styling and the capability to land on and take off from a pond or lake GPMA5750 GPMA6000 GPMA6004 GPMA6006 GPMA6010 GPMA7500 Seawind Rx-R Synapse™ Rx-R FlyLite™ Rx-R Super Sportster Rx-R F-20 Tigershark EDF Rx-R ElectroStik™ Rx-R Super Sportster™ Rx-R Receiver-Ready versatility and no-glue assembly offer an even easier way to enjoy this legendary low-wing “second” airplane Void where prohibited. Some terms, conditions and restrictions apply, and only while supplies last. Available at participating local hobby shops only. Go to BestRC.com for official rules and the downloadable request form. 26 August 2011 ❘ Tech Support 217-398-8970 ® RECEIVER-READY PLANE FREE T-SHIRT! T UR N H HERE ER E FFOR OR GENERAL HOBBY PRODUCTS And if you purchase any of these 11 stand-out Rx-Rs before October 31, 2011 you’ll score even more...with a FREE T-shirt! Just mail in the original receipt, proof of purchase and request form (available at your hobby shop or online at electrifly.com/flyzoneplanes.com), and look good outdoors while flying your Rx-R, instead of indoors assembling an ARF! Choose any of these popular Flyzone Rx-Rs and get a FREE T-shirt! Super Cub Rx-R Does the full-size Cub proud, with scale touches including molded wing ribs, a detailed dashboard and working landing gear suspension Retail value up to $13.99! Don’t delay...this offer ends October 31, 2011! Cessna® 182 Skylane® Rx-R A civilian classic, with realistic details such as tinted windows, corrugated control surfaces, flaps and a 7-LED lighting system HCAA2525 HCAA2528 HCAA2534 HCAA2536 HCAA2539 Cessna 182 Skylane Rx-R Super Cub Rx-R Cessna 350 Corvalis Rx-R Sensei™ Rx-R Focke-Wulf Fw 190 Rx-R Products for everyone! Focke-Wulf Fw 190 Rx-R Replicates the German Luftwaffe fighter, with built-in “extras” such as retractable, shock-absorbing landing gear and scale operational flaps www.gpdealer.com ™ ❘ August 2011 27 w w w.g p d ealer.c o m NEWP R ODU CT SPEND SUMMER’S LAST BLAST ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ Ready-to-Fly (RTF) rockets require no paint, glue or modeling skills. Rockets come fully assembled, so they’re launch-ready in minutes. Skill level 5 rockets are recommended only for experienced modelers. Construction is highly complex, requiring extensive painting and finishing. All include balsa fins and recovery parachutes. All require engines, a launch system, recovery wadding, igniters and igniter plugs. Recommended for ages 10 and up. Adult supervision is recommended for rocketeers under 12. Fat Jax™ ❚ The perfect entry-level rocket ❚ 12.6” tall ❚ Flies up to 425 feet ESTT2460 Nitro™ ❚ Explosive fun-fueled flights ❚ 12.6” tall ❚ Flies up to 425 feet ESTT2461 Sky Duster™ ❚ ‘80s-inspired looks – modern convenience ❚ ❚ 12.9” tall Flies up to 425 feet ESTT2462 2 August 2011 ❘ Tech Support 217-398-8970 NE W P R O D UCT w w w.g p d ealer.c o m WITH THE LATEST ESTES ROCKETS! ® Scrappy™ ❚ Sleek, slender and stupendous ❚ 14.3” tall ❚ Flies up to 550 feet ESTT2470 Xarconian Cruiser™ ❚ Superior detail with a sci-fi flair ❚ 22.7” tall ❚ Flies up to 525 feet ESTT3223 5 Mini Engine Launch System ❚ Complete set comes with a launch base, launch controller, safety key and a 15-foot launch cable ❚ ❚ Compatible only with mini engine-powered rockets Requires assembly and 4 “AA” batteries. ESTT2464 Products for everyone! www.gpdealer.com ❘ August 2011 3 w w w.g p d ealer.c o m N E W P R ODU ODUC T NEWP CT HASEGAWA 1/32 SCALE MITSUBISHI J2M3 RAIDEN (JACK) TYPE 21 ® ® The first 1/32 J2M3 kit since the 1960s! Designed by Jiro Horikoshi, the Mitsubishi J2M could fly faster – and climb even higher – than the celebrated A6M Zero. The J2M3 Type 21 was distinguished by a powerful MK4R-A Kasei 23a engine, two wing-mounted 20 mm Type 99 Model I cannons and two wing-mounted 20 mm Type 99 Model II cannons. While it was no match for the Allies’ P-51D Mustang, the J2M3 was rather successful against strategic bombers like the B-29 Superfortress. ❚ ❚ This exceptional, newly tooled 1/32 scale kit includes all the parts you need to build a realistic, highly detailed pilot figure. Marking options include: 1. I.J.N. 352nd N.F.G. Lt. J.G. Yoshihiro Aoki, Code: 352-20, Ohmura A.B., March 1945 and 2. I.J.N. 302nd N.F.G. Lt. Susumu Ito, Code: Yo-D152, Atsugi A.B., March 1945. Did you know? ❚ ❚ ❚ The J2M3 hasn’t been produced as a 1/32 scale model since the 1960s, when the moldings were lost in a shipwreck. The I.J.N. would often outfit J2M3s with two 132-pound (60 kg) bombs or two 53-gallon (200 L) drop tanks. Visitors to the Planes of Fame Museum in Chino, California can see the J2M in person, along with the world’s only flyable A6M Zero. From the Experts: A model 40+ years in the making, the Hasegawa 1/32 Scale Mitsubishi J2M3 Raiden (Jack) Type 21 was well worth the wait! Long story short... 08882 HSGS8882 Total parts: 157 Skill level 3 4 August 2011 ❘ No model airplane collection is complete without the 1/32 Mitsubishi J2M3 Raiden (Jack) Type 21! NE W P R O D UCT ® Bringing the “thunder” since 1994. The F-15I is a specialized version of the F-15E designed for the Israeli Air Force. Nicknamed “Ra’am” (“thunder”), the F-15I differs from American F-15Es primarily in the design of its avionics systems. Early models were equipped with Sharpshooter targeting pods, but were replaced with the F-15E’s more effective LANTIRN (Low Altitude Navigation and Targeting Infrared for Night) pods. The F15I also features the Elisra SPS-2110 Integrated Electronic Warfare System, which takes the place of the F-15E’s Radar Warning Receivers. ❚ ❚ w w w.g p d ealer.c o m HASEGAWA 1/72 SCALE F-15I STRIKE EAGLE “ISRAELI AIR FORCE RA’AM” This limited edition kit features new pylon intake parts, resin tail antenna parts and assorted aircraft weapons. Marking options include: 1. Israeli A.F. 69th Sq., Code: 250 and 2. Israeli A.F. 69th Sq., Code: 263. 01950 HSGS1950 (Limited Edition) Total parts: 209 Skill level 3 HASEGAWA 1/24 SCALE NISSAN FAIRLADY 240ZG “POLICE CAR” ® ® So fast, it’s almost criminal. Regarded as one of the best sports cars of the 1970s, the Nissan 240’s sleek looks and criminally fast speeds made it incredibly fun to drive. One of the most popular versions of this stylish vehicle was the Fairlady ZG, which was available in Japan from 1970-1973. It featured an extended fiberglass “aero-dyna” nose, a rear spoiler, riveted wide over-fenders, acrylic glass headlight covers and fender-mounted rearview mirrors. Available exclusively in Japan, American drivers could purchase a “G-nose” kit from dealers to convert a standard 240Z into a 240ZG. ❚ ❚ This limited edition kit features new red light parts, along with new parts for the rearview mirror, antenna and police equipment. Markings for the Japanese Highway Police (Kanagawa Prefecture), 1972-1980 are also included. 20250 HSGS2250 (Limited Edition) Total parts: 109 Skill level 3 Products for everyone! www.gpdealer.com ❘ August 2011 5 NEWP R ODU CT HASEGAWA 1/20 SCALE ANTIGRAVITY ARMORED RAIDER PKF. 85BIS GRIFFON w w w.g p d ealer.c o m ® The latest addition to the Ma.K. ZbV 3000 lineup. The sci-fi series “Maschinen Krieger ZbV 3000” was created by artist Kow Yokoyama in the early 1980s. It appeared in the popular magazine “Hobby Japan,” until copyright issues forced the company to cease publication by the end of the decade. The series’ realistic “industrial” design was inspired by armor and aircraft from both World Wars, as well as films like “Blade Runner” and “The Road Warrior.” “Maschinen Krieger” continues to have a devoted cult following, following its celebrated return to “Hobby Japan” magazine in 2009. ❚ ❚ This limited edition kit features new parts for armor plates, an optical-seeker, a sand filter, a radome and laser guns. Kit also includes one marking option: 1. Ma. K. Mercenary Troops’ Arms Pkf.85 FALKE Late-Upgrade Version, Code: G. 64104 HSGS4104 (Limited Edition) Total parts: 117 Skill level 3 HASEGAWA 1/48 SCALE FOCKE-WULF FW 190 F-8 & BT 700 BOMBEN TORPEDO ® Strafe seafaring targets with precise piloting. Along with the Messerschmitt Bf 109, the Focke-Wulf Fw 190 formed the backbone of the Luftwaffe’s air defense during WWII. The “F-8” variant was modified especially for extended periods of low-altitude flying. Another upgrade, the FuG 16 ZS radio unit, allowed pilots to communicate with combat units stationed on the ground. Later “F-8” models (including the F-8/U2) were often outfitted with the TSA 2 A weapons sighting system and a 1,543-pound (700 kg) BT 700 torpedo bomb to destroy Allied ships. ❚ ❚ This limited edition kit features a newly tooled BT 700 bomb, EZ42 gun sight and TSA weapons sighting system, as well as resin parts, new photo-etched parts for the torpedo fin and under-wing panel parts. Kit includes one marking option: 1. Luftwaffe 2./SG4 Red-10, Italy, 1944. 09950 HSGS9950 (Limited Edition) Total parts: 92 Skill level 3 6 August 2011 ❘ Tech Support 217-398-8970 Extremely exotic. Extremely fast. Introduced in 1995, the Diablo VT Roadster featured an all-wheel drive set-up with a viscous center differential. The Roadster replaced the typical fixed top with an electric carbon fiber targa top and removable roof section. The engine lid was heavily modified so that the V-12 engine had proper ventilation when the roof covered it. Servo-assisted Brembo® four-wheel disc brakes provided superior stopping power. Kit features a screwon chassis, rolling wheels with metal axles, soft black tires, chrome-plated parts and colorful Peel ‘n Stick decals. Standard screwdriver required. RMXS1966 Total parts: 32 Skill level 1 w w w. revel l . com 1/24 SCALE SNAPTITE® LAMBORGHINI® DIABLO VT ROADSTER Length: 7.3 in (185 mm) 1/12 SCALE 2010 FORD® SHELBY® GT500® Aggressively designed, with full-throttle features. The public got their first glimpse of the 2010 Ford Shelby GT500 through a special New Year’s Day, 2009 press release. Distinguishing differences between the GT500 and other Mustangs include a 540 hp 5.4L V-8 engine with supercharger, a specially designed Gurney Flap rear spoiler and seats with embroidered cobras. Kit features a detailed chassis, an opening hood with a supercharged V-8 engine, a realistic GT500 interior, disc brakes with rolling wheels and metal exhaust tips, soft rubber tires, chrome-plated parts and decals with authentic factory graphics and racing stripes. RMXS2623 Total parts: 130 Skill level 3 Length: 15.6 in (395 mm) 1/25 SCALE ’59 CHEVY® IMPALA™ CONVERTIBLE 2 ‘N 1 The ultimate classic cruiser. The Chevrolet® Impala Convertible was completely redesigned for the 1959 model year. The end result became as much of a 1950s icon as Elvis Presley! Today, the ’59 Impala’s protruded tailfins and extended wheelbase remain popular with collectors. Kit features a detailed 348 cu. in. V-8 engine with three 2-barrel carburetors, a choice of “top up” or “top down” versions, whitewall tires, a spare tire kit, optional custom taillights, a tubular grille, spinner hubcaps, fender skirts, lake pipes, dual headlights and decals with colorful stock and custom graphics. RMXS4944 Total parts: 157 Skill level 3 Length: 8.8 in (222 mm) 1/48 SCALE F-18C HORNET The U.S. Navy’s supersonic standout. The F-18C Hornet, which first appeared in 1987, added extensive state-of-the-art upgrades to the U.S. Navy’s supersonic standout. These upgrades allowed the F-18C to carry the latest missiles and bombs, including Sidewinders and Mark 83 LDGP bombs. Kit features a detailed cockpit with pilot figure and an open or closed canopy, under-wing stores, Sidewinder missiles, 1,000-pound Mark 83 LDGP bombs, a centerline fuel tank and decals for two U.S. Navy aircraft: 1. F-18C VFA-97, Warhawks, Carrier Air Wing #11, U.S.S. Nimitz and 2. F-18C VFA-192, Golden Dragons, U.S.S. George Washington. RMXS5864 Products for everyone! Total parts: 117 Skill level 2 www.gpdealer.com Length: 14.1 in (359 mm) Wingspan: 10.4 in (264 mm) ❘ August 2011 7 w w w. revel l . com 1/35 SCALE WIESEL 2 LEFLASYS AFF Defense on demand. The Wiesel 2 AFF has been the heart of the German Armed Forces’ (Bundeswehr) Light Air-Defense System (LeFlaSys) since 2001. This highly advanced vehicle can engage aerial targets with its “Stinger” Guided Missile System. 3D radar helps it locate targets up to 12.5 miles (20 km) and 16,400 feet (5,000 m) away. Kit features finely engraved surface details, a filigree 7.62 mm MG3, a smoke grenade discharger, rotating 3D radar, detailed running gear, easy-fit vinyl tracks, a filigree tool kit and authentic decals with four vehicle marking options. RVLS3094 Total parts: 142 Skill level 4 Length: 4.6 in (118 mm) 1/72 SCALE NH-90 NFH MARINE Fully fortified with military muscle. Armed forces units from fourteen countries fly the NH-60, which ranks among today’s most “in-demand” helis. The initial version, the Tactical Transport Helicopter (TTH), is used to haul troops and/or cargo, and can be modified for MEDEVAC/CASEVAC as well. The latest variant, the NATO Frigate Helicopter (NFH), is equipped with additional armaments and equipment for combat missions against ships and submarines. Based on the TTH version, this kit features additional parts for the NFH version, including a radome, extra antennae, sonar equipment, torpedo racks and more. RVLS4651 Total parts: 191 Skill level 4 Length: 8.8 in (225 mm) Rotor Diameter: 8.9 in (226 mm) 1/144 SCALE TUPOLEV TU-95 “BEAR” The superlative Soviet aircraft. Developed for the Soviet Navy in the early 1950s, the Tupolev Tu-95’s purpose was to drop nuclear weapons. However, it was most often used for electronic reconnaissance and target tracking. The Tu-95’s success in these roles made it a source of Soviet pride, as well as an instant Cold War icon. Kit features detailed surfaces with engraved panel joints, detailed engine nacelles, three machine gun positions, a detailed undercarriage, two large radomes (underneath the fuselage), an in-flight refueling probe, rotating propellers and decal markings for two U.S.S.R. Air Force aircraft. RVLS4673 Total parts: 75 Skill level 3 Length: 13.9 in (354 mm) Wingspan: 13.8 in (353 mm) 1/200 SCALE DGZRS HERMANN MARWEDE Germany’s largest-ever rescue ship. Used by the DGzRS (German Lifeboat Institution) since 2003, the Hermann Marwede is Germany’s largest-ever rescue ship. Once on board, you’ll find a hospital, three water cannons, an inflatable boat – and even a helicopter landing platform! Kit features a detailed two-part hull with bow thrusters, a detailed superstructure, a radar mast, searchlights, three water cannons, a winch, a helicopter landing platform, a crane, detailed inshore craft, a detailed inflatable lifesaver, detailed deck handrails and an extensive decal set with ID markings for the onboard inshore craft “Verena.” RVLS5812 8 Total parts: 78 August 2011 ❘ Skill level 3 Length: 9.1 in (230 mm) Tech Support 217-398-8970 Set sail for adventure on the high seas. Spain’s celebrated naval architect Álvaro de Bazán first designed the prototype for the galleon in the 1550s. Galleons were the most versatile of all sixteenth-century ships. Lighter and faster than carracks, galleons served as transports, trading vessels and warships. They were more affordable, too; historical records show that five galleons could be built for the same price as three carracks! This easy-to-build kit features textured sails, a decorative stern castle, side oars, authentic flags and a display stand. RVLS5899 Total parts: 19 Skill level 2 w w w. revel l . com 1/450 SCALE SPANISH GALLEON Length: 5.5 in (140 mm) Height: 3.8 in (97 mm) NEW RELEASES 1/200 SCALE ANA® B767-300 “FLY! PANDA” Celebrating 20+ years of service. The Boeing® 767-300 is 21.1 feet (6.4 m) longer than the previous 767-200 model, measuring 180 feet, 3 inches (54.9 m) long in all. Since the aircraft’s first “official” flight in 1986, the 767-300 has been popular with commercial airliners all over the world, including Japan’s All Nippon Airways (ANA). As of 2010, 670 remain in service, which amounts to two-thirds of all the 767-300s ever built! This limited edition kit features special “Fly! Panda” markings commemorating the aircraft’s 20+ years of service with China and Japan. 10682 HSGS0682 (Limited Edition) Total parts: 39 Skill level 3 1/72 SCALE F-14B/D TOMCAT “LOW VISIBILITY” Two of the U.S. Navy’s toughest squadrons. Active since 1972, VFA-2, also known as the “Bounty Hunters,” are perhaps most famous for being among the first U.S. Navy squadrons to fly the F-14 Tomcat. On the other hand, VFA-103 (the “Jolly Rogers”) was one of the last squadrons to be equipped with the Tomcat (in 1983). This limited edition kit features two decal marking options: 1. F-14B: U.S. Navy VFA-103 “Jolly Rogers,” Code: AA112 and 2. F-14D: U.S. Navy VFA-2 “Bounty Hunters,” Code: NE110. 01945 HSGS1945 (Limited Edition) Total parts: 179 Skill level 3 1/72 SCALE F4U-1 BIRDCAGE CORSAIR “PACIFIC ACES COMBO” Two Corsair kits, one high-flying combo. The first mass-produced Corsair, the F4U-1 initially featured a distinctive “bird cage” canopy and a lower-sitting cockpit seat (compared to subsequent models). Famous units that flew the F4U-1 included the “Hell Hawks” (VMF-213) and the celebrated “Black Sheep” squadron (VMF-214). This limited edition kit combo features two kits and three decal marking options: 1. U.S. Marine VMF-213, Lt. Wilbur J. Thomas, Code: 10, July 1943; 2. U.S. Marine VMF-214, Lt. Edwin L. Olander, Code: 576, October 1943 and 3. U.S. Marine VMF-213, Capt. James N. Cupp, Code: 15, September 1943. 01946 Products for everyone! HSGS1946 (Limited Edition) Total parts (per kit): 36 www.gpdealer.com ❘ Skill level 3 August 2011 9 w w w.g p d ealer.c o m NEW RELEASES 1/72 SCALE F/A-18E SUPER HORNET “VFA-31 TOMCATTERS 75TH SPECIAL” Strike Fighter Squadron 31 turns 75. The VFA-31 Tomcatters did not start flying the F/A-18E Super Hornet until 2006. Yet, you’d think the squadron had been flying this highly advanced aircraft for decades. In honor of the Tomcatters’ 75th anniversary, select Super Hornets were repainted with special livery that celebrated the squadron’s long, storied history. This limited edition kit features new upper fuselage outlet parts, new front gear cover parts and special markings for: 1. U.S. Navy VFA-31 “Tomcatters” 75th Anniversary, Code: AJ100, 2010. 01947 HSGS1947 (Limited Edition) Total parts: 118 Skill level 3 1/72 SCALE F-111C AARDVARK “R.A.A.F. FAREWELL” Australia’s celebrated fighter retires. The Royal Australian Air Force received its first fleet of F-111Cs in 1973, after a decade of delays. The F-111C served for the next 37 years without seeing combat. Rising costs caused the R.A.A.F. to retire the F-111C in 2010. This limited edition kit features three marking options: 1. R.A.A.F. No. 82 Wing, Code: A8-113, special “Farewell” markings, December 2010; 2. R.A.A.F. No. 82 Wing, Code A8-129 & A8-135, special “Farewell” markings, December 2010 and 3. R.A.A.F. No. 82 Wing, special No. 6 Sq. “90th Anniversary” markings, Code: A8-125, 2007. 01948 HSGS1948 (Limited Edition) Total parts: 141 Skill level 3 1/72 SCALE F-15DJ EAGLE “AGGRESSOR 2011” The Japan Air Self-Defense Force’s two-seat trainer. Mitsubishi® Heavy Industries has built the F-15DJ under license from McDonnell Douglas® since 1981. The “DJ” model differs from the standard “J” model in that the “J” model is a single-seat air superiority fighter, while the “DJ” variant is a two-seat trainer. “DJ” models are also distinguished from their American counterparts by a J/ALQ-8 Internal Countermeasures System and a J/APR-4 Radar Warning Receiver. This limited edition kit features markings for the J.A.S.D.F. Aggressor, 2011, Code: 72-8090. 01951 HSGS1951 (Limited Edition) Total parts: 142 Skill level 3 1/32 SCALE MESSERSCHMITT ME 262A “KG51” Out-fly the Allies with jet-powered precision. The Luftwaffe’s Kampfgeschwader 51 (a.k.a. “KG51” and “Battle Wing 51”) bomber unit formed in December 1939, at the dawn of WWII. This famous bomber wing flew many notable aircraft, including the Junkers Ju 88 and Heinkel He 111. However, none of them could top the Messerschmitt Me 262 – the world’s first jet-powered aircraft. It is reported to have flown at speeds approaching Mach 1! This limited edition kit features three marking options: 1. Luftwaffe 1/.KG51, Code: 9K+FH, 1945; 2. Luftwaffe 1./KG51, Code: 9K+BH, Sep. 1944 and 3. Luftwaffe 1./KG51, Code: 9K+YH, 1945. 08215 10 HSGS8215 (Limited Edition) August 2011 ❘ Total parts: 133 Skill level 3 Tech Support 217-398-8970 NEW RELEASES A stockpile of 1/700 scale ammo boxes. Why spend time building a 1/700 scale ship if the end result doesn’t resemble the fullsize original’s glory? This complete set lets you outfit any Hasegawa IJN ship kit with 62 detailed machine gun ammo boxes. It’s yet another exciting addition to the ever-growing list of Hasegawa aftermarket “extras!” 72760 HSGS7260 w w w.g p d ealer.c o m 1/700 SCALE JAPANESE NAVY SHIPS MACHINE GUN AMMUNITION BOX SET Skill level 3 ADHESIVE-BACKED FINISHING FILM The peel-and-stick “finishing touch.” Hasegawa Adhesive-Backed Finishing Film lets you add finishing touches to your model with peel-and-stick precision. Colorful, easy-to-apply sheets can be cut to suit any application. All measure 3.5 in. x 7.9 in. (90 mm x 200 mm). 71820 71821 71822 71823 71902 71903 HSGS7820 HSGS7821 HSGS7822 HSGS7823 HSGS7902 HSGS7903 TF20 TF21 TF22 TF23 TF902 TF903 Clear Green Clear Blue Clear Red Clear Orange Polarized Green/Magenta (Limited Edition) Polarized Brown/Cyan (Limited Edition) 1/700 SCALE GENERAL WINDOW FRAME SET B Adds realism to any 1/700 scale ship. Any ship builder worth his salt will tell you that the key to a model kit’s success lies in its details. That’s why Hasegawa produces a wide range of aftermarket extras, to add even more detail and realism to your favorite 1/700 scale ships. The General Window Frame Set B is just one of many ways to turn your Hasegawa kit into a museum-quality piece that you’ll be proud to show to friends! 72759 HSGS7259 Skill level 3 AMT® 1/25 Scale 1925 Ford® “Tall T” Double Kit Available for the first time since 1975. The Model “T” wasn’t a car. It was mass-produced perfection. The Model “T” transformed a fledgling company into a successful corporation…and made Henry Ford a household name. With the Model “T”, Ford produced an affordable car that was still highquality, and his design continues to influence cars to this day. This kit combo features two complete “Tall T” car kits, with a choice of stock, street or strip building options. Also includes a stock height “Tall T” hardtop body, pad-printed vinyl tires and slicks, chrome parts and vintage 1960s packaging. AMT670 Products for everyone! AMTS0670 Skill level 2 www.gpdealer.com ❘ August 2011 11 w w w.g p d ealer.c o m AMT® 1/500 Scale Leif Ericson Galactic Cruiser “Strategic Space Command” Created by U.S.S. Enterprise® designer Matthew Jeffries. The Leif Ericson Galactic Cruiser has been a favorite of sci-fi fans since it was originally released in 1968. AMT hired Matthew Jeffries (the designer of the original U.S.S. Enterprise) to create a futuristic-looking ship for their first entry in the exclusive “Strategic Space Command” line. The result was the Leif Ericson Galactic Cruiser. Kit features an opening shuttle bay with scout ship, backdated parts (including long-missing clear parts), multiple chrome and clear parts, an LED kit, collectible illustrated reproduction packaging and instructions featuring the original “Strategic Space Command” story. AMT698 AMTS0698 Skill level 2 AMT® 1/650 Scale Star Trek® Klingon® Battle Cruiser Collector’s Tin The most accurate Klingon kit yet! The Klingon Battle Cruiser ranks among the most iconic ships ever created for the Star Trek universe. The Klingon D7 made its debut in episode #68, “Elaan of Troyius.” Designed by Matt Jeffries, the Klingon battle cruiser’s distinctive appearance was inspired by manta rays. Today, the original model can be seen at the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum in Washington D.C. Kit features ship parts molded in light green and chrome, a dome-style display base, collectible tin packaging, a bonus art print and an expanded decal sheet with windows. AMT699 AMTS0699 Skill level 2 Airfix® 1/48 Scale BAe Hawk T Mk1 The RAF’s target-seeking tandem trainer. The RAF started flying the BAe Hawk in 1976, replacing their aging fleet of Hawker Hunters and Folland Gnats. Initial models were dubbed the Hawk T1 (or Trainer Mark 1), and were used for advanced flight and weapons training. In the early 1980s, 88 Hawks (designated Hawk T1As) were modified with Sidewinder missile-carrying capabilities. Kit features recessed panel lines, tandem cockpits with two pilot figures, optionalposition flaps and speed brake, a multi-part canopy, optional external stores and decal markings for three British aircraft. 05121 ARXS5121 Length: 7.2 in (183 mm) Wingspan: 8.1 in (205 mm) Bandai® 1/100 Scale MG Gundam® Epyon “Endless Waltz” Version As seen in the sequel to “Mobile Suit Gundam Wing.” “Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz” is the sequel to the popular “Mobile Suit Gundam Wing” series. Released on home video in 1998, the three-part episode was first televised in the U.S. in November of 2000. “Endless Waltz” is most remembered by Gundam fans for its striking animation, character redesigns and surprising plot twists. Kit features the choice between “standing” and “flying” modes, expandable wings, movable claws, “Dragon’s Mouth” feet, a flexible heat rod, assorted weapons and illustrated instructions written in Japanese. BAN170379 BANS0379 Polar Lights® 1/32 Scale The Green Hornet® Black Beauty® Collector’s Edition Tin Bring home a crime-fighting classic. From 1966-67, Britt Reid, a.k.a. the Green Hornet, and his sidekick Kato caught criminals each week with help from their trusted Black Beauty sedan. Custom builder Dean Jeffries took two 1966 Imperial Crown sedans, and turned them both into the crime-fighting Black Beauty. Today, they can be seen at the Petersen Museum, and at various car shows each year. Kit features multiple detail and fit improvements, chrome and clear parts, black vinyl tires, red missiles, green headlights, a bonus art print and a collectible tin with reproduction packaging. POL851 12 PLLS0851 August 2011 ❘ Skill level 2 Tech Support 217-398-8970 America’s superhero, back and better than ever. Captain America is one of the longest-running superhero titles in comic books history. He first appeared in March 1941, in “Captain America Comics” #1. The character was an instant smash, proving so popular that the title outsold Time Magazine during WWII. Interest in the character has been renewed once again with the 2011 release of “Captain America: The First Avenger,” starring Chris Evans and Tommy Lee Jones. This easyto-assemble kit features blue molded plastic parts, clear plastic parts, two new heroic facial sculpts, a cardboard backdrop and comic book instructions. POL856 PLLS0856 w w w.g p d ealer.c o m Polar Lights® 1/8 Scale Captain America® Skill level 2 Trumpeter® 1/350 Scale German Zerstörer Z-43 Destroyer, 1944 The commanding Kriegsmarine classic. The German destroyer Z-43 was the third Type 1936B-class craft produced for the Kriegsmarine. It was equipped with five individual 6.3-inch (15.9 cm) turrets, which replaced the twin 5.9-inch (15 cm) turrets found on earlier Type 1936A destroyers. Serving primarily in the Baltic Sea, the Z-43 was struck by a mine in April 1945. She was scuttled the following month. Kit features a two-directional slide-molded lower hull, a finely rendered wooden deck, finely detailed antennae and masts, photo-etched parts, a display stand and “German Zerstörer Z-43, 1944” decal markings. 5323 TSMS5323 Total parts (approx.): 470 Length: 14.3 in (364 mm) Zvezda 1/100 Scale Soviet Truck ZIS-5 Moscow’s most trusted transport. The Soviet Union’s first ZIS-5 prototypes rolled off the assembly lines of Moscow’s Factory No. 2 Zavod Imeni Stalina (ZIS) in the summer of 1933. It was officially released in October of that same year. The ZIS-5’s simple, easy-to-maintain design helped make it a favorite of the Soviet armed forces. From 1933-1943, the ZIS-5 was the second-most popular Red Army truck (just behind the GAZ-AA). The ZIS-5’s efficiency and reliability made it popular with countries like Spain, Turkey and China as well. Kit features brand-new tooling and easy-to-build snap construction. 6124 ZVES6124 Total parts: 15 Zvezda 1/100 Scale German 3t Cargo Truck The mighty, multipurpose Opel Blitz. The Opel Blitz was first built at the company’s Brandenburg plant in 1935. By WWII, it had evolved into one of Germany’s most versatile vehicles. The 3-ton version of the Blitz was powered by a six-cylinder gasoline engine, which added efficiency while minimizing maintenance. Uses ranged from cargo truck to fuel truck to radio truck to ambulance – even a service vehicle for the Messerschmitt Me 323! Kit features new tooling and easy-to-assemble snap construction. 6126 ZVES6126 Total parts: 17 Zvezda 1/72 Scale Ilyushin IL-4T Soviet Torpedo Bomber The Soviet Air Force’s forgotten favorite. Initially produced as the TsKB-26, the Ilyushin IL-4’s original design combined the fuselage and cockpit of the Polikarpov I-16 with tough welded steel wings. Development progressed, and the fuselage was constructed of welded steel beams as well. The end result became the highly sturdy, long-range DB-3. By 1942, the aircraft was renamed the IL-4 and it was equipped with faster, 1,100 hp M-88 engines. The IL-4 was produced for two more years, with over 5,200 built in all. This limited edition kit reissue features decals for the Soviet Air Force. 7223 Products for everyone! ZVES7223 (Limited Edition) Total parts: 72 www.gpdealer.com ❘ August 2011 13 w w w.g p d ealer.c o m Lionel® Santa Fe Flyer Freight Train Set – O Scale Blazing its way westward, one city at a time. ❚ 0-8-0 locomotive features a maintenance-free motor, forward/reverse/ neutral operation, traction tires, operating couplers, a puffing smoke unit, an operating steam whistle, an operating headlight, engineer/ fireman figures and more. ❚ Complete 40” x 60” (1,016 mm x 1,524 mm) FasTrack® layout includes eight curved pieces, three straight pieces and one terminal section. ❚ Includes a wood-sided reefer with operating doors and a searchlight car with an adjustable light. The barrel ramp car comes with barrels and a canister, while the caboose features interior illumination. LNLU0173 Mfg# 6-30173 ❚ All rolling stock cars are equipped with operating couplers. ❚ A PowerMax® transformer, smoke fluid, a two-sided billboard and ten telephone poles round out the set. NSI® Smithsonian® 300x 600x & 900x Microscope Kit Study specimens at 900x their normal size. ❚ Great fun for future scientists. ❚ A built-in light provides direct illumination, while a reflecting mirror provides natural illumination. ❚ Includes 3 prepared slides, 8 blank slides and assorted laboratory accessories. Requires 1 “AAA” battery. NSIX2249 Mfg# 22249 Uncle Milton® 3D Star Theater® Turn any room into an eye-popping 3D planetarium. ❚ Projects stunning images of constellations, stars, planets and more onto ceilings and walls. ❚ Easy to set up and use. Includes 3D glasses. ❚ Requires 3 “AA” batteries. 14 August 2011 ❘ UMLX2074 Mfg# 2074 Tech Support 217-398-8970 w w w.g p d ealer.c o m Uncle Milton® Horrible Pets™ R/C Rat Spine-tingling family fun. ❚ Looks and moves like a real rodent. ❚ Includes a multi-direction remote for precise, lifelike control. ❚ Requires 2 “AA” and 2 “AAA” batteries. UMLX2140 Mfg# 2140 Uncle Milton® Fireworks Light Show™ A feast for the eyes and ears! ❚ Pump the launcher, select your desired display, aim and fire! ❚ Once launched, fireworks burst and expand with realistic sound effects. UMLX2170 Mfg# 2170 ❚ Requires 3 “AA” batteries. Uncle Milton® Shooting Stars In My Room™ A stargazer’s dream come true. UMLX2174 Mfg# 2174 ❚ Special projector sends shooting stars streaking across your ceiling or walls. ❚ Bonus glow-in-the-dark stickers add to the stargazing fun. ❚ Requires 4 “AA” batteries. William Mark Air Swimmers™ R/C Fish Swim and sail the day away. WMCH2001 Mfg# AS001 Shark ❚ They move like real fish, and can be steered in any direction. ❚ Both require helium and “AAA” batteries. For indoor use only. ❚ Each fish runs on a separate frequency; operate multiple fish at one time. WMCH2002 Mfg# AS002 Clownfish Yomega® Hyperwarp Heavy Wing™ Yo-Yo Throw your weight around! ❚ The yo-yo of choice for performing dynamic tricks. ❚ Bearing-equipped; features a weighted rim and a unique, flared wing. YOMH0818 Mfg# 818W Products for everyone! www.gpdealer.com ❘ August 2011 15 w w w.g p d ealer.c o m LOOK FOR THE REVELL Participating RPP retailers Exciting news for Revell modelers! Revell Preferred Partners have committed to establishing a special section in their store that’s dedicated to the newest and hottest Revell products! In addition to standard Revell products you’ll find new Revell releases at these stores approximately two weeks before they arrive at other retailers! ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ Be the first to check out new Revell releases each month Look for new releases in the RPP display every month Use the order form on the display to pre-order upcoming releases Products in the RPP display are the best new items selected by the experts at Revell Use the dealer locator at www.revell.com to find a Revell Preferred Partner near you, and be one of the first to purchase new Revell releases! Just click on the dealer locator tab in the main menu, then click on Revell Preferred Partners. Enter your zip code and you’ll get a list of the RPP dealers nearest you. *Actual display may vary 16 August 2011 ❘ While you’re there check out the getting started pages on Revell.com It’s the perfect guide to help you select the right model for you or a family member. Tech Support 217-398-8970 Here are the new releases for August that will be in the current Revell Preferred Partners display RMXS2623 1/12 2010 Ford Shelby GT500 FIND THESE QUALITY REVELL MODELS FIRST AT RPP RETAILERS! RMXS4944 1/25 ‘59 Chevy Impala Convertible 2’n1 RMXS1966 1/24 SnapTite Lamborghini Diablo VT Roadster T UR N H HER ER E FO FOR R RADI RADIO O CONTROL PRODU CTS MONS0887 1/25 ‘32 Ford 3-Window Street Rod w w w.g p d ealer.c o m PREFERRED PARTNERS DISPLAY! have the hottest new Revell releases first! RMXS5864 1/48 F-18C Hornet RPP retailers will have the new releases for September by the last week of August, so check back often for your pre-orders. National advertising in some of your favorite modeler magazines will highlight the program and tell modelers where to find Revell Preferred Partners retailers. www.gpdealer.com ❘ August 2011 17